This April, the American Red Cross urges individuals to give lifesaving blood or platelets now as seasonal travel ramps up. The impact of busy spring calendars comes on the heels of an incredibly challenging winter, during which tens of thousands of blood products went uncollected due to weather. With upcoming holiday celebrations and record-breaking spring break travel expected in the coming weeks, donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with type O blood and those2 days. With no substitute for blood and no way to manufacture it, volunteer donors are essential to patient care. Spring plans can disrupt normal giving patterns, but the need for blood is constant.

CrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

AQAll who come to give in April will be automatically entered for a chance to win a $5,000 gift card. There will be three lucky winers. Additionally, those who come to give April 1-13, 2025, will receive a $15 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. All who come to give later in the month, : 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Wellspring Church, 301 N. Lincoln

– April 22: Noon-6 p.m., Wellspring Church, 301 N. Lincoln

– April 23, 2025: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Wellspring Church, 301 N. Lincoln

– April 24, 2025: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Heirman University Center, 2001 Lincoln

Menominee County

Carney

– April 23, 2025: Noon-5 p.m., Carney Evangelical Free Church, 52 Church St.

Menominee

– April 9-: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Menominee High School, 2101 18th St.

– April 30, 2025: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., LE Jones Co. R&D Technology Center, 3711 10th St.

Powers

– April 10, 2025: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., North Central High School, W3795 U.S. Highway 2/41

Stephenson

– April 10, 2025: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Stephenson Fire Department, W628 Samuel St.

How to donate blood

Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.

Amplify your impact? volunteer! 

Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross is to become a volunteer blood donor ambassador at Red Cross blood drives. Blood donor ambassadors help greet, check in and thank blood donors to ensure they have a positive donation experience. 

 Volunteers can also serve as transportation specialists, playing a vital role in ensuring lifesaving blood products are delivered to nearby hospitals. For more information and to apply for either position, visit redcross.org/volunteertoday.